Dongjak-gu, a Solution for Smooth Traffic Flow... Signal Operation Improvement, Installation of Colored Guide Lines, etc.

Residents' Long-Standing Inconvenience Resolved...Improved Traffic Convenience for Drivers and Pedestrians in Habitual Congestion Areas During Commute

Dongjak-gu (Mayor Park Il-ha) announced on the 30th that it is accelerating the reorganization of the traffic system to improve convenience and safety for residents.

The main contents of this reorganization include improvements to the traffic systems at the intersections of ▲ Shindaebang 2-dong Community Service Center ▲ Daebang-dong Yeonghwa Elementary School ▲ South end of Hangang Bridge intersection ▲ South end of Dongjak Bridge intersection ▲ Wonbulgyo intersection in Heukseok-dong.

First, at the Shindaebang 2-dong Community Service Center intersection and Yeonghwa Elementary School intersection, where vehicle traffic is heavy during commuting hours, signal system improvements such as extending signal times and changing signal sequences were implemented to alleviate traffic congestion.

In September, projects were carried out to prevent driver accidents and confusion, including the installation of colored guide lines and traffic separation signs.

Colored guide lines have been installed at the south end intersection of Hangang Bridge heading from Heukseok-dong toward Noryangjin Station. These guide lines help drivers safely navigate left turns in confusing areas by indicating the trajectory.

By November, lane restriction posts will also be installed ahead on the road to prevent collision risks and lane merging.

Additionally, at the south end intersection of Dongjak Bridge, new directional traffic separation signs (photo) guiding entry into Heukseok-dong have been installed to facilitate easier right turns 50 meters before and at the branching point.

Furthermore, starting in December, left turns will be allowed in both directions on Hyeonchung-ro and Heukseok-ro at the intersection in front of Wonbulgyo in Heukseok-dong. A U-turn lane toward Noryangjin will also be newly established.

To disperse traffic volume on Hyeonchung-ro, a habitual congestion section, construction to reduce traffic islands and add left turn lanes has been underway since September in consultation with the Southern Road Office.

Meanwhile, the district has promoted the installation of left turn signals at the intersection in front of Sinsangdo Elementary School and added a right turn lane toward Heukseok-dong at the Hyeonchungwon intersection, leading various traffic improvement projects to enhance residents’ daily convenience.

Park Il-ha, Mayor of Dongjak-gu, stated, “We will continue monitoring congested sections to address any shortcomings,” and added, “Drawing on the experience and know-how gained during my time at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, we will devise solutions for smooth traffic flow.”

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